In the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory, litigation, and scientific actions involving PFAS, the EPA addresses PFAS for CERCLA, more states ban products containing “intentionally added” PFAS, and a PFAS manufacturer enters into a $10.3 billion landmark settlement with public water systems.
PFAS Primer Quarterly Update
July 2023
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PFAS Primer Quarterly Update May 2023PFAS Primer Quarterly Update: 2023 Q1 – setting the PFAS standardWelcome to the first edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory, litigation, and scientific actions involving PFAS. This quarter, the EPA proposes national primary drinking water regulations, states introduce landmark legislation, and the military faces challenges phasing out PFAS.
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General Publications February 23, 2023“Preparation for EPA Regulation of PFAS Starts Now,” Law360, February 23, 2023.In January, the EPA proposed to focus its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for fiscal years 2024-2027 on pursuing parties responsible for alleged exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This article discusses how companies can mitigate PFAS liability exposure as the EPA’s National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives focus on PFAS.
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General Publications April 29, 2022“Enviro Assessment Rule May Help Lower Buyers’ PFAS Risks,” Law360, April 29, 2022.On March 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule and a direct final rule amending all appropriate inquiries, or AAI, rule to reference the new American Society for Testing and Materials International standard, concerning standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments. This article analyzes the new EPA rule that should limit PFAS liabilities in property purchases.
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General Publications September 7, 2021“How PFAS Action Act Could Complicate Superfund Cleanups,” Law360, September 7, 2021.On July 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act — the most comprehensive piece of federal legislation thus far to deal with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured since the 1940s. PFAS have been found in many common products, including firefighting foam, nonstick cookware, water-resistant clothing, cleaning products, paints and sealants, personal care products, and cosmetics. They are known as "forever chemicals," because they resist degradation and are highly persistent in the environment. If passed by the U.S. Senate, the PFAS Action Act will have sweeping implications for regulated businesses and industries.
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General Publications February 8, 2021“EPA Offers Few Answers in PFAS Disposal Guidance,” Law360, February 8, 2021.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are found in a broad range of consumer and industrial goods and are referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down and are difficult to destroy. This article explores the risks and liabilities inherent in the Environmental Protection Agency’s interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS.
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